Event in Oklahoma

Story about Oklahoma

A couple of months ago my husband and I visited state of Oklahoma, we’ve been invited to an event in Oklahoma City. Usually when doing an event in another state we try to fully immerse ourselves into the culture of people living there. So, basically we make every even into a fun and interesting road trip for the both of us. And that is exactly what we did while visiting Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City is the county seat of the US state of Oklahoma, as well as it is the 27th most inhabited city in the Unites States. Even though is the capital of Oklahoma County, its boundaries reach into three other counties as well.
Oklahoma City, OK is an essential local hub for oil, natural gas, and petroleum based markets because the city itself lies on an active oil field. These sectors are the most crucial factor in the city’s economy, while health services, information technology, and other activities in the tertiary sector of the economy contribute to the city’s budget.
One of the most intriguing facts about the city is that it’s the only state capital in the United States whose capitol building is located near an operating oil well. It serves as a symbol of the large significance of oil exploration in the city.

The City’s History

The city was founded in 1889 during the event known as the Oklahoma Land Rush. Within the first ten years, the city’s population had doubled, which has helped Oklahoma City to become a major settlement in the area. The town became the part of the new US state of Oklahoma in 1907.
A stalemate in the city’s history was made in 1928 when the oil field was found beneath the city. It is considered on of the most important events in the city’s history because of the consequences it will have for the city’s economy in the future.
It is interesting to note that the first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City in 1935. The first shopping cart was invented there in 1937 at Standard Food Markets, and the first yield sign appeared in the city in 1950.

Exactly what Should You Visit in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City features many theaters, museums, sports halls, and other recreational facilities that you can check out during your stay in the city.
One of the most popular cultural spots in Oklahoma City is the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. It serves as a tribute to the victims of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building. The reflecting pool and the surrounding exhibits have become an iconic symbol of the city.
The city’s Museum of Art features modern European and American art, but it is also the home of many visiting works. It also features a large collection of Dale Chihuly’s famous glass sculptures, which is definitely an interesting fact about this museum.
For those who like nature and being outdoors, one recommendation is the Myriad Botanical Gardens. It showcases a variety of colorful horticultural projects, and it is also the home of Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, an idyllic plant museum with many exotic plant and animal species. Other locations to visit are the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden and two amusement parks, Frontier City and White Water Bay.

Sport is also a huge factor in the daily life of many Oklahomans. Oklahoma City Thunder of NBA is possibly the most popular team based in Oklahoma City, while the Chesapeake Energy Arena hosts the city’s sports teams, concerts, and NBA exhibition games.